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Add 75/10 and 36/80

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 36/80

75/10 + 36/80 is 159/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   75/10 = 75 × 8/10 × 8 = 600/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   36/80 = 36 × 1/80 × 1 = 36/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/80 + 36/80 = 600 + 36/80 = 636/80
5. 636/80 simplified gives 159/20
6. So, 75/10 + 36/80 = 159/20
   In mixed form: 719/20

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